Magnesia and House of the Virgin Mary Tour with Turkish Bath

Duration
daily
Max Group Size
100
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
Turkish, English
Age Requirement
0 - 75 Ages
About this tour
This tour uniquely combines the ancient wonders of Magnesia, offering a glimpse into Hellenistic history, with the spiritual significance of the House of Mother Mary, believed to be her final dwelling. The experience is further enriched by a visit to a traditional Turkish bath, providing a cultural immersion that rejuvenates both body and soul. This seamless blend of archaeological exploration, religious reflection, and cultural indulgence makes the tour a distinctive and memorable journey through Turkey's diverse heritage.
Route
- 1KusadasiEuropeTurkeyAydinStart
- 2House of the Virgin MaryEuropeTurkeyIzmirEphesus
- 3SelcukEuropeTurkeyIzmir
- 4KusadasiEuropeTurkeyAydinEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Port Kusadasi Turkey (Pass By)
Your guide will be waiting for you at the point where the passengers leave the cruise ship with your name in his hand kusadasi cruise port.
Magnesia Ancient City
The ancient city Magnesia which is located in the Germencik district of Turkey's western Aydın province, was known as the “city of races” and attracted many visitors due to the plethora of sporting events organized here in antiquity. The ancient city still finds a place for itself on the travel bucket list of many, drawing in visitors with its magnificent stadium where athletic games, gladiatorial fights, and chariot races were held in the past. It is believed that the ancient city of Magnesia was founded by the ancient Greek tribe of Magnetes from Thessaly. Even if the city was named after the Magnetes, it was called Magnesia on the Meander (The Büyük Menderes River) in the later period so that it could be distinguished from the nearby Lydian city Magnesia ad Sipylum (modern-day) Manisa. Magnesia was located in Ionia, the ancient region on the central part of the western coast of Anatolia.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
The House of the Virgin Mary is located in the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council in 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Kusadasi declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
Ada Saray Hamami
Enjoy the sauna, full body scrub, and a full body foam wash. You will be in the sauna for a few minutes. So your skin can become softer. Afterwards, we invite you to our Turkish bath. You lie down on priorly heated marble and Hamma master scrubs your skin with a bath glove. Scrubbing your skin with a bad glove (kese) helps you get rid of dead skin. In addition to the classic Hamam treatment. The scrubbing process is applied to your skin softer and longer in Salman Hamam treatment. In foam massage, you are covered with foam obtained from soap. Relax in this amazing experience where you will enjoy a traditional body Scrub a full body foam massage and a relaxing bubble wash. After the Turkish bath, you will be like a baby...
Port Kusadasi Turkey
Drop off at kusadasi cruise port (20 minutes driving).
Trip includes
Included
Proffessional Licenced English Speaking Guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Traditional Turkish Lunch
A/C Private Transportation
Excluded
Entrance Fees
Tips
Personal Expenses
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Reviews

We had a fantastic experience exploring Magnesia and visiting the House of the Virgin Mary. The Turkish bath was a relaxing finish and gave us a chance to exper...

The tour was comfortable and well paced. Our guide shared interesting historical details about Magnesia, and we appreciated having time to enjoy Mary's House be...

We loved the variety of this tour. Exploring the ancient ruins was fascinating, while the visit to Mary's House offered a quieter atmosphere. The Turkish bath w...

Everything was organized smoothly from start to finish. We learned a lot about ancient Magnesia, enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of Mary's House, and had a ve...

Magnesia was a fascinating site and much quieter than some of the larger archaeological attractions. The House of the Virgin Mary was a meaningful stop, and the...
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